Ponds, Lakes & Water Gardens

Pond planting

The pond is small, the choice of plants vast so the final
selection of plants in, and around, the pond can be difficult.

Create a pond planting wish list and winnow, winnow, winnow to reduce it to
manageable proportions. Do not be tempted to plant "one of each", it
simply won't work visually. Be prepared to spend a decent budget on
this most important element. Think of the plants as clothing the
structure and integrating it seamlessly into its environment.

Don't ignore the plethora of plants that thrive in damp soil
around a natural pond, they help form the visual transition from
water to dry land.

If the pond has been designed well (whatever the size of the
pond), the marginal plants will not
be planted in beastly baskets which encourage them to grow in
peculiar patterns (square, round etc.) never achieving a desirable
"natural" look.

We have been planting ponds and making planting plans for ponds
and their surroundings since 1980.

If you haven't already done so, see an overview of our
pond
planting services for more information.

Pond planting consultancy
Pond planting plans
- nationwide

We plant ponds in Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire.

Our pond planting consultancy service is available
nationwide to advise on, and specify for
planting in and around ponds. We design planting plans for those
that want to adopt a DIY approach as well as garden designers and
landscape contractors.